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Tinubu directs NIMC boss to retire, appoints Coker-Odusote to act

By Terhemba Daka, Abuja

22 August 2023 | 4:40 pm

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday directed the Director-General/CEO of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Engr. Aliyu Abubakar Aziz, to proceed on retirement. Tinubu's directive which is with immediate effect, asked Aziz to commence a 90-day pre-retirement leave with effect from August 24, 2023, leading to his eventual retirement from service on November 24, 2023.…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu PHOTO: Twitter/DOlusegun

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday directed the Director-General/CEO of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Engr. Aliyu Abubakar Aziz, to proceed on retirement.

Tinubu’s directive which is with immediate effect, asked Aziz to commence a 90-day pre-retirement leave with effect from August 24, 2023, leading to his eventual retirement from service on November 24, 2023.

Meanwhile, the President has approved the appointment of Engr. Bisoye Coker-Odusote to serve as the Acting Director-General/CEO of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) for a 90-day period.

The appointment is with effect from August 24, 2023, after which, a full term of four years will begin as the substantive NIMC Director-General/CEO, beginning on November 24, 2023.

Presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale in a statement said Tinubu also approved the appointment of Hon. Yusuf Buba Yakub to serve as the Director/CEO of the Directorate of Technical Aid Corps (DTAC).

“This follows the recent expiration of tenure of the former DTAC Director/CEO, Dr. Pius Osunyikanmi,” Ngelale said.

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